Waddington's

Waddington’s West

September 24 — 29, 2022
Auction begins to close at 5:00 pm ET

Online Auction
Return To Gallery
LOT 67

Lot 67

MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)

MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
Lot 67 Details
MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986), Naujaat (Repulse Bay)

BUST OF CHRIST

ivory
2 x 0.8 x 0.8 in — 5.5 x 2 x 2 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $420
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

More Details Below   ↓

Lot Report

Additional Images
MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
  • MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
  • MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
  • MARK TUNGILIK (1913-1986)
Provenance:

Collection of Dr. James Colwill, Victoria, BC

Note:

Mark Tungilik is the most renowned of all the ivory carvers. He was an important person in his community and an early artist of merit. Christianity themes developed through the influence of priests in Kugaaruk (Pelly Bay). Tungilik carved his first bust of Christ in 1945.

The ivories in this collection were purchased by Dr. James Colwill on his trip to the Arctic in 1972. The trip was taken in conjunction with a working field trip with Canadian Arctic Producers that included visits to Baker Lake, Frobisher Bay, Pangnirtung, Broughton Island, Clyde River, Pond Inlet, Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Spence Bay, Igloolik, Pelly Bay and Cape Dorset.

Dr. Colwill met with and visited the homes of the artists whose works he purchased on his trip resulting in an exceptional collection that is at the same time both thoughtful and personal.

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

Back To Top   ↑
LOT 67
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.